| | | | | | |

IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

August 19, 2026

IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

With IO-Link Safety, you can achieve seamless, safe communication at field level. The system connects all safety-related components on your machinery via a standardised interface – efficient, flexible and future-proof.

Communicate safely at field level – in one system

The IO-Link Safety System from Pilz consists of fully compatible components, which together form a seamless safety solution – from the controller to the sensor in the field.

All system components are designed to work together seamlessly, enabling simple integration and maximum transparency.

  • Universal one-stop solution
  • A strong partnership with leading expertise in IO-Link Safety
  • Efficient implementation of your safety concepts
  • Reliable functional safety

System architecture of the IO-Link Safety System

IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

In the IO-Link Safety System, all components communicate via a standardised interface:

  • The IO-Link Safety Master connects the controller to the field level.
  • The IO-Link Safety field devices supply safe signals and diagnostic data, while safeguarding access points and danger zones.

All communication is transparent and seamless.

The result: a fully integrated system that makes planning, commissioning and operation significantly easier.

Are you planning an IO-Link Safety project? Our experts will help you choose the right components.

An overview of the components in the IO-Link Safety System

IO-Link Safety System from Pilz
IO-Link Safety System from Pilz
IO-Link Safety System from Pilz
IO-Link Safety Master

The first TÜV-certified IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS forms the interface to the safety controller and enables safe point-to-point communication up to field level.

IO-Link Safety Master

The first TÜV-certified IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS forms the interface to the safety controller and enables safe point-to-point communication up to field level.

IO-Link Safety Safety light curtain

The safety light curtain PSENopt II Advanced IOLS communicates directly with the IO-Link Safety Master and offers reliable access guarding.

The Master is used to connect IO-Link Safety devices such as the IO-Link Safety control unit and IO-Link Safety light curtains.

IO-Link Safety uses 3-core, unshielded standard cable. Up to 25 Bytes of data are transmitted in two directions with IO-Link Safety, at up to 230.4 kbit/s. You will find this cable in the right lengths for your application in the Pilz portfolio.

With the Pilz configuration tool you can configure and set parameters for the IO-Link Safety Master and devices.

Whether it’s safe operation, safety gate monitoring or electrosensitive protective equipment – the IO-Link Safety system from Pilz supports the most diverse safety applications. The following examples provide an insight into typical application scenarios.

Practical application examples with IO-Link Safety

Packaging plant with access guarding
IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

IO-Link Safety Master + Safety light curtain + Safety gate guarding = Less wiring and faster installation

Decentralised IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 for integration of the safety light curtains PSENopt II Advanced IOLS and the safety gate solution PITgatebox with PSENmlock. The PITgatebox all-in-one solution combines an integrated E-STOP and operator keys in one device and also serves as an “IO-Link Safety hub” for safety sensors.

Benefits to you:

  • Reduced wiring
  • Space-saving field integration
  • Rapid installation and commissioning
  • Less susceptible to errors
Material handling with integrated robotics
IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

IO-Link Safety Master + Safety light curtain + Safety gate guarding = Rapid integration and transparent diagnostics

The IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 is used to integrate the safety light curtains PSENopt II Advanced IOLS with muting function and the safety gate solution PITgatebox with PSENmlock. The use of IO-Link Safety light curtains and next level muting enables higher plant availability.

Benefits to you:

  • Rapid integration of all safety components
  • Transparent diagnostics up to field level
  • Reduced downtimes
  • Basis for predictive maintenance

The benefits of the IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

  • From the IO-Link Safety Master to the device: benefit from perfectly compatible components for maximum safety, and at the same time reduced system complexity.
  • Take advantage of our extensive expertise as co-developers of IO-Link Safety – for innovative, future-proof solutions.
  • We’ll provide you with comprehensive support: from planning through to integration and commissioning – for fast, economical project implementation.
  • Rely on Pilz’s proven quality and decades of experience in machinery safety.

Source

More Information

An overview of our IO-Link Safety products

IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS

Accessories

Related Story

EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

Application of the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 is mandatory from 20 January 2027.  It came into force in all member states on 19 July 2023, twenty days after it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Machinery Regulation (MR) contains more specific details and provides greater clarity on previously controversial issues. It also contains new aspects such as the growing importance of Industrial Security and digitisation. Machine manufacturers now have time in which to meet the new safety requirements on plant and machinery.

Related Articles



Editor’s Pick: Featured Article

Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller

Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.

Read More



Latest Articles

  • Schneider Electric Canada Is Advancing Energy Tech for Largest Public Transit Network in the Country 

    Schneider Electric Canada Is Advancing Energy Tech for Largest Public Transit Network in the Country 

    September 8, 2026 By Krystie Johnston  A trusted partner in energy technology, Schneider Electric Canada is advancing energy tech for one of Canada’s largest urban transit systems  Schneider Electric Canada unveiled an immersive activation at Toronto’s Union Station earlier this summer. It features a series of installations that demonstrate how intelligent energy management solutions –… Read More…

  • Simplifying AC Motor Control with a More Integrated Inverter

    September 3, 2026 Electrical motors power critical manufacturing processes, from conveyors and processing equipment, to pumps, compressors, and material-handling systems. Controlling these motors effectively requires turning them on and off. Manufacturers need precise speed and torque control while also managing safety, connectivity, wiring, and system complexity. Why Flexible Motor Control Matters Manufacturers often use multiple… Read More…